Financial Aid

 

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application

Click the link above for access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid for college.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since some aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines!

2026–27 FAFSA^® Deadlines

Federal Deadlines

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2027. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 12, 2027.

College and Career/Trade School Deadlines

Each college and career/trade school may have its own deadline. Check with the school you’re interested in attending. You may also want to ask about the school’s definition of an application deadline. For example, the deadline could be the date your FAFSA form is processed or the date the school receives your processed FAFSA data.

State Financial Aid Programs
For most state financial aid programs, submit your application no later than March 2, 2026 (date postmarked).

Cal Grant
Cal Grant requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 2, 2026. For additional community college Cal Grants, apply by Sept. 2, 2026 (date postmarked).

California Dream Act
If you’re a noncitizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application at dream.csac.ca.gov. Contact the California Student Aid Commission at csac.ca.gov or your financial aid office for more information.